Susan Gilvarry
Susan Gilvarry is a solicitor and the chair of the Commission of Inquiry that investigated the Project Eagle sale by the National Asset Management Agency (Nama). She succeeded retired High Court judge John Cooke and has played a crucial role in examining the complexities and criticisms surrounding the controversial deal, ultimately concluding that the best achievable price was realized despite notable risks and procedural oversights.
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Susan Gilvarry is the sole member of the commission mentioned in the report.
State should ease ‘financial burden’ for people facing heavy legal costs at public inquiries, report finds – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-06
Susan Gilvarry received fees of about €500,000 in the period between 2023 and January of this year for her role as chair of the commission of investigation.
Land deal inquiry costs Department of the Taoiseach and Nama €14.4m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
Susan Gilvarry took command of the Nama commission after the death of John Cooke.
Nama will feel vindicated by commission’s findings on Project Eagle deal strongly criticised by PAC – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
The commission was chaired by solicitor Susan Gilvarry, who was appointed after the death of retired High Court judge John Cooke.
Nama criticised over handling of ‘success fee’ in €1.6 billion Project Eagle sale after seven-year inquiry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25